Cubs-Guardians MLB 2023 live stream (6/30), watch online
The Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Guardians in MLB 2023 action Friday, June 30, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV.
Left-hander Justin Steele will start on the mound for the Cubs vs. right-hander Cal Quantrill for the Guardians. Chicago is 37-42 this season, while Cleveland is 39-41.
The Cubs-Guardians game starts at 1:10 p.m. Central (2:10 p.m. Eastern) and will be live streamed on fuboTV, which now includes Bally Sports channels and offers a 7-day free trial. MLB Network will broadcast the game nationally, with regional coverage by Bally Sports Great Lakes and Marquee Sports Network.
Preview
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -166, Guardians +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Guardians to start a three-game series.
Chicago is 37-42 overall and 20-20 in home games. The Cubs have a 22-8 record in games when they scored at least five runs.
Cleveland has gone 19-22 in road games and 39-41 overall. The Guardians have a 20-5 record in games when they scored five or more runs.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has a .284 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has 14 doubles, three triples and five home runs. Nick Madrigal is 12-for-32 with three RBI over the past 10 games.
Jose Ramirez has 13 home runs, 36 walks and 52 RBI while hitting .294 for the Guardians. Josh Naylor is 17-for-43 with six doubles, two home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 5-5, .226 batting average, 3.03 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs
Guardians: 7-3, .291 batting average, 2.74 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runs
INJURIES: Cubs: Seiya Suzuki: day-to-day (neck stiffness), Brandon Hughes: 60-Day IL (knee), Marcus Stroman: day-to-day (finger), Adrian Sampson: 60-Day IL (knee), Patrick Wisdom: 10-Day IL (wrist), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (appendicitis), Brad Boxberger: 15-Day IL (forearm), Codi Heuer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Guardians: Triston McKenzie: 15-Day IL (elbow), Peyton Battenfield: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Cal Quantrill: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.